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Dieter Knauer Obituary
67, of Sun City, AZ passed away on 09/20/10. He emigrated to the US on 8/1/59. He attended Queen Anne HS from 1959-1962 and then the University of Washington from 1962-1966. He obtained his US Citizenship in 1964 and served in the USAF from 1966-1991. Dieter was dearly beloved by his wife, family and many friends. He was admired and respected for his courage, love and affection. He is survived by his wife Luba and children Heidi & Chris. A memorial service will be held on 09/22/10 at the Camino Del Sol Funeral Home in Sun City West at 10:00 am followed by a formal military burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI) P.O. Box 8682 New York, NY 10001 (Dane Outreach (Great Dane Rescue) P.O. Box 803, Lynden, WA 98264 or Adopt A Pet (No Kill Shelter) 940 E Jensen Road, Shelton, WA 98584.
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Louis Porto
October 8, 2010
My condolences for your loss. I work for Lt Col Knauer at Spangdahlem AB, Germany during the late 1980’s. I was full of energy and a sincere concern for the well being of all his troops. God bless.
TSgt Louis Porto, USAF (Ret)
Paula Knauer
October 6, 2010
Mein lieber Dieter,
We met in 1963 and married in 1965. I was 19 and you were 21. From your humble beginnings in war ravaged Wuerzburg, Germany, you made a true success of your life and served your new country for 25 years, reaching the rank of Lt. Colonel. It was an amazing achievement and a great opportunity and education for your family. It is a cruel fate that you have been ripped from our lives at such a young age. We miss you very much and pray you are safe from all suffering and harm. Gottes Segen und Auf Wiedersehen to a really fine soul.
Much Love from Paula Maria Knauer, your first wife of 35 years.
Hans J. Rüttgen
October 6, 2010
I am sorry to hear these sad news about Dieter. He was my commander in Geilenkirchen, Germany, at the NATO Air Base between 1983 and 1987. He really was a good guy and was always there for me, if I needed him. We laughed a lot together and he had a good sense of humor. I will never forget him.
Barb Lyons
October 1, 2010
I remember him quite well, because he had really blond hair, and kind of a stocky build. He was full of life, and he was so brave to have served in the Air force. I'm glad he had children and even a grandchild. He knew a lot about love.
Paul Birkeland
October 1, 2010
Dieter was a good guy, and obviously lived a full life!
Gus Cleveland
October 1, 2010
Sorry to hear of this news about Dieter - he was a good fellow and always had a smile on his face, as I recall. Sounds like he had a challenging youth, coming to this country at a young age, by himself, back when we were kids. I'm glad he found happiness and could spend his retirement years in Arizona in peace.
Dad's Weekend at WSU----1990
September 29, 2010
Dad
September 29, 2010
Dad. Heidi and Ludwig
September 29, 2010
Dad was stationed at Geilenkirchen, Germany in this pic
September 29, 2010
September 29, 2010
Dieter we will always remember you generosity and fun loving ways
May you rest in peace ~
Debbie
Gene Martini
September 28, 2010
Dieter would say "Your Looking Good Man" at Queen Anne and we would smile for the rest of the day. If you hitched a ride on the Sky Ride at Seattle Center, Dieter would send you for a second round trip for free.
The world enjoyed his fun!
Gene Martini QA "62"
Sun Lakes AZ
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Heidi Knauer Freeman
September 23, 2010
I love you Dad and know you are in a better place. Heidi
September 22, 2010
We love you dad and will always think of you. Watch over us.
Heidi, Chris, Paula & Luba
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